by Joanne | Jun 17, 2020 | Encouragement
I have always enjoyed a good commercial. They can bring laughter, and an exceptionally good one will be thought provoking. Such is one commercial which has been in my thoughts since the first time viewed. It shows a young girl returning home from soccer a bit...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2020 | Encouragement
This week we find ourselves reading the eleventh song of ascents ”“ Psalm 130. “From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.” (verses 1-2, NLT) Here we find the psalmist in his deep distress, crying...
by Joanne | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In recent days, I found myself returning to a familiar verse for peace, comfort, and hope: “We have this hope as an anchor for our lives, safe and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19, HCSB) My soul is fragile these days as it finds itself in the midst of worldly...
by Joanne | Jun 3, 2020 | Encouragement
The saying is familiar, “If I had a nickel for every time …. ” yup, I’d be rich. This is true, as I find myself saying for the tenth time, “I don’t know anything anymore. I don’t have any answers.” And that was ten times...
by Joanne | May 11, 2020 | Encouragement
In Psalm 125, we find a message of hope. The psalmist compares believers with Mount Zion, a rock solid mountain found in Jerusalem. This sixth Psalm of Ascent brings us great insight when we feel as if our life is in upheaval. As we face difficulties, changing...
